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After watching between 30-40 Polestar 2 reviews on KZread, this is by far the most informative, honest and comprehensive review. Fantastic production Ryan, keep up the great work 👍

Just the fact that it has a blinker stalk makes it a win in my book.

@geraldh.8047

9 ай бұрын

I heard it even comes with a reliable and fully working park distance sensor suite. It’s truly next level tech.

@edwardhackett-jones8126

9 ай бұрын

Back in about 2008 were you up in arms about button-less phones? Everyone who was soon got used to touch screens. Same will happen with wheel mounted indicators etc.

@Tanax13

9 ай бұрын

@@edwardhackett-jones8126 You're very naive if you think that's the same. One is literally a life-threatening moment where if you have to look away you may crash and die, the other is calling someone? Sure, your life might be dependent on that call, but that is by far not the most common use-case.

@ricardosalazar83

9 ай бұрын

​@@Tanax13wtf are you on about? It's a blinker, the majority of people don't use it anyway.

@edwardhackett-jones8126

9 ай бұрын

@@Tanax13 are you always a drama Queen? Jesus, get a grip!

I really enjoyed and appreciated this review. Ryan remained objective about this car despite his affinity for Tesla. The action shots of driving were helpful to me in seeing how the car responds. I have not enjoyed my Tesla experience and am anxious to unload my 21 Model 3. This car is a definite contender.

@BikerJim74

9 ай бұрын

bias* for Tesla

@danieldaniels7571

8 ай бұрын

I maintain the electric cars for a major rental car company for the rental car center at PHX. I’ve grown to dislike the Tesla 3, but enjoy every moment I get to spend in a Polestar 2. It feels more like a high performance car as opposed to a glorified golf cart with a tablet stuck to the dashboard.

I was reminded that you are a drummer when I heard the brief and classy percussion breaks between segments. Nice review between the drum breaks, too!

Interestingly I've just had this car delivered in the UK. Yours shows 78Kwh battery and 335KW power. Mine ordered Feb 23 and delivered this week is 82Kwh and 350KW for the performance version (also with new front gille). It seems like you've got the old motors and old battery on your review car. The performance version here is: Range 342 - 367 miles (WLTP) Power 350 kW / 469 bhp Torque 740 Nm / 546 lbf-f 0 - 60 mph 4.0 sec Single motor WLTP is 406 miles

The refreshed Polestar 2 long range rear wheel drive has 406 mile range WLPT which beats most of it's rivals. The refreshed Tesla Model 3 has no indicator & wiper stalks which will put off some buyers. The Polestar 2 is also a hatchback which makes it more practical than the Model 3 sedan.

@HTX-enjoyer

9 ай бұрын

Makes it more practical is a rather conclusive statement on a matter which is entirely based on preference and varies based on the situation

@Tullekunstner

8 ай бұрын

@@HTX-enjoyer A bigger opening for the trunk is always more practical, there's no point even debating that. If we're talking the car overall though, I agree. I really wanted to buy this, but due to not having enough space in the rear seats to practically have a rear-facing child seat in it, I had to look elsewhere (Ioniq 5 in my case).

@HTX-enjoyer

8 ай бұрын

@@Tullekunstner bigger opening is often more practical, most of the time makes no difference, and in some cases can be more annoying to deal with (it also makes a difference for how was it is to bask a back seat window and reach in the trunk as an example)

@mshackleton1

8 ай бұрын

@@Tullekunstner I have managed to put a rear facing seat in a BMW M140i (1 Series). The Polestar is cavernous by comparison and I had no issue with putting the same seat (now front facing) in a PS2 I rented for a week.

@Tullekunstner

8 ай бұрын

@@mshackleton1 Yeah you can fit one, but you don't wanna be the person sitting in the seat in front of it.

Really great review 👍 It is very thorough and with lots of details and comparisons to other cars. A job well done… (Love the drum solos too)

Your Jazz Drum Sections were not lost on me! As always, great review Ryan x from New Zealand.

I like the fact you entered your drum solos into the transitions. Nice touch

Nice review. I have a 2022 Polestar 2 dual motor with the Plus and Pilot packs and absolutely love it.

I appreciate your review as you understand that there is more to an EV than EV-specific metrics. Some reviewers say that one car is bad because it's not as efficient as a Tesla. That's like saying a BMW 5-series is worse than a Honda Accord because the Honda is more fuel efficient. There are more aspects to cars, whether an EV or ICE, and people have their own individual preferences and know what matters to them. Thanks for an interesting review!

Yes. You got it right when you say Swedish company and offshoot of Volvo. So many people I read say Geely makes this car when they don't. (And by that I mean creates, not assemble in a factory, the car) Geely owns the company, Volvo, that makes this car, but they themselves do not make the car. The good thing about Geely is they've pretty much left Volvo alone and financed them to make Volvos, but a lot of people seem to think they've taken over Volvo which is not the case. At any rate, Volvo did design this Polestar. It's the Volvo Concept 40.2. Starting from the Polestar 3, those are Polestar designs (based on the Precept). However, Polestar and Volvo designs overlap and share. You're the type of Tesla owner/fan I like. You love what you do about Tesla but can appreciate qualities of other makes. This is a solid review. Per interior size, the Polestar 2 isn't built on a dedicated platform so it has some of the drawbacks of an ICE car. The 3 and 4 will be huge inside, at least for passengers.

Nice little drum breaks! Great content. Nicely delivered. Thanks Ryan.

Very interested in Polestar 4… in my mind it could be the first realistic tesla alternative

@kitkatred7882

9 ай бұрын

Agree polestar 4 is amazing

Always liked it more than a 3, the bad part is the console/cupholder area.

@cyclewise6926

8 ай бұрын

Agreed, I rented this car for a week, and overall it's great, but the cupholder placement is terrible, bordering on being a deal braker

Thorough review - very nicely done - especially transitioning from item to item. Great job.

Good to see you getting out of the studio and doing road tests!

Great video as usual Enjoyed the drum riffs Cheers

Thank you for a balanced and informative review. Great work!

I love the short drum fills between each section! I appreciate the minimalism of it, and the quality of the recording too. It's a nice unique touch. You've mentioned before that you are a drummer; I assume that is you yourself playing those @RyanShawtech?

Love the new touch with jazz music to the intros for every segment 🎵😃.

@JohnInTheVWBus

9 ай бұрын

That’s him on drums

Nice review! This is the first I’ve seen of your work and I will subscribe. As an owner of a launch edition Polestar 2 now for 86,000kms, it has been an awesome vehicle. Just a note regarding the HK sound system, I agree that the factory setting is underwhelming. However, once you start fiddling with the surround, eq and subwoofer settings, it really comes to life. I don’t know why the factory setting is so flat. It really is an amazing sound system no matter what music source.

I really enjoyed your drum flourishes you added to this video. 🥁

I personally love the styling of this car. Sure there are some downsides, but it is in my top picks for an EV, tied with the new M3

I would seriously pay $5k premium just to have dash screen and stalk… still, tough choice until it works on most Tesla superchargers 🤨

Magic cars driving backwards in the background of the shot of the polestar in the carpark!

This was a very good thorough review…. Subscribed!

Polestar 2 is a good car, i can tell you from my swedish insights that, swedish people who tend to buy Polestar over Tesla because of a few reasons... One of them is that the car is optimized for more winter activities, and it can toe more than M3.

@annp3561

9 ай бұрын

Yes, the polestar 2 can tow 50% more weight than the model 3.

@danieldaniels7571

8 ай бұрын

lol @ “toe”

Amazing review. Thank you!

Congrats for the music on this video, good use of your talents :)

You forgot to mention that the car also has Google play so you can download apps

Rear seat head room - Polestar 2: 37 inches. Tesla Model 3: 37.7 inches. About 3/4-inch difference.

@WestCoastAce27

9 ай бұрын

Did you see his demo? He clearly had his entire hand between his head and the roof on the Model 3 and barely any room in the Polestar.

This is quite possibly the best polar to review that I have seen on KZread. It will be really good for the cheapest base model to be reviewed so we know how the different suspension works and how it drives differently to the better sport models that always seem to be tested

As a Tesla driver who is not really that excited about the highland’s lack of steering wheel stalks, this looks like an exciting alternative.

@wonderboy75

6 ай бұрын

Agree! The rear hatch is also a lot better for large boxes. The Pixel headlights with matrix functionality is awesome on dark roads! 360 camera is also something I wished my Model 3 had. Both are in the pilot pack upgrade, but even without the Pilot and Plus upgrades it's still a very good car imo. Btw, I'm 1.85 cm tall and managed to sit in the rear seats with 1-2 cm clearance above my head. The middle seat not so much though but not really an issue for me.

Great video! Love your drumming in the video. As a drummer my self I appreciate it :-)

I have a Tesla Model 3 and I'm trading it for a Polestar 2 this year. It feels like an upgrade in most areas. The regular car aspect is appealing to me even though you get used to Tesla being an Ipad on wheels. Proper stalks for lights, blinkers and wipers, seat heating, mirrors, etc it a positive. I also prefer the normal door handles and such, and it has slightly more ground clearance. I like the plastic protection around the wheel arches and rockers (Tesla Model 3 has issues with paint chipping in those areas and also is a bit low on uneven surfaces). I'm sure there are some things I'll miss from Tesla like the Sentry mode and Dashcam, but overall this car seems better to me.

Its a great car after 1 year of ownership. One note about regen... OPD on or off, it regens the same because pressing the brakes also engage regen.

Nice review. I previously drove Volvo S60’s. Now own 2 Tesla’s - ‘20 M3 & ‘23 MY, and love them. Good to learn about the Polestar 2. It did remind me that I wished the M3 was a hatchback and should’ve been part of Highland.

One of the best, balanced unbiased reviews I have read. Well done!

Hey Ryan, is that a magnesium or white color on the polestar?

Great review Ryan, I really like your open mindedness towards this car compared to a Model 3.

Hey Ryan, great review! I’ve been driving a Polestar 2 for two years and 98,000 kms in Canada and I only have good things to say. One thing that I appreciate versus the Model Y my wife owns is the accurate range it shows in the screen and the benefit of having Google maps which makes a big difference in choices of ways to get to places and accuracy in destinations. I know is subjective but the driving experience, the seats and quality perception is better with the Polestar. Charging at home is way slower! You may have missed the wiper fluid for the front lamps to show the Apple car for both screens. Cheers!

Interesting. When I test drovec the Polestar 2 (the previous version) I found both the rear doors and the rear occupant space very cramped. It also came oin these "packs" downunder which made things like a heatpump part of a $AU6K package. Things like the full driver assist were alsoin an optional pack. So it got quote expensive, quite quickly. The changes sound very positive.

very good review thank you my bro

One other fantastic aspect worth pointing out is that the charging port is in the same location as on a Tesla, so once the NACS adapters roll out, it will be very easy to use existing Superchargers without blocking multiple stalls / stretching the short cables.

great review. thanks

Slow motion with jazz music I subbed instantly

the intro music, is that your band?

Enjoyed this review

In terms of audio system, you are the man! 🐐

@el.manyel

9 ай бұрын

And that’s very true. Even a “HK” the sounds is okay at best. I think they could have save on the licensing and put a generic system. Which in my mind this is a generic system with a brand!

Then there is the question of which type of generation is most efficient at sending power back to the battery, for example on downhills. If you ride in a mountainous area, there may be long downhills

You made a good job. Thanks!

How is the ride height? It's between a lower-to-the ground sedan and a taller generic SUV I am guessing. Easy to get in and out of the car? Asking for a very creeky friend.

When I was comparing this with a Model 3 earlier this year the most marked advantage of the Model 3 to me was space. The Polestar felt a lot more cramped (probably in no small part due to the smaller windows and huge C-pillar) and legroom in the back was objectively less, in spite of that low seating position of the Tesla. On the other hand, there's the hatchback utility of it, so both seem to have trade-offs. I actually got a Model Y in the end because the budget allowed for it. That budget still wouldn't have allowed for a similarly spec'ed Polestar by the way, which is something worth noting as well. On the plus-side, it seems they've made some real progress from their Volvo Infotainment-architecture. I used to have an XC60 and the digital dash/infotainment functions in that were clearly very much an afterthought. For example, to switch between views on the digital dash, you had to go into settings on the main screen. The only thing the "change-view"-button on the steering wheel did was change from your average speed or distance traveled to the average mileage of your trip.

0-60 is also about efficiency my Zoe is faster than I need but the motor gets saturated, so I get terrible efficiency when passing other cars

I had a chance to rent a Polestar about 9 months ago, but passed on it because I was concerned about where to charge it before I dropped it off in the mid-sized town I live. This review makes we wish I'd given it a try.

@cyclewise6926

8 ай бұрын

I rented one, I downloaded the Chargepoint app, you'd be surprised by how many chargers are hiding in plain sight

Was that you, Ryan, playing the drums on the interludes in this video? It was a nice touch.

@JohnInTheVWBus

9 ай бұрын

He said yes elsewhere 🥁

polestar must have some type of surround sound. but then maybe it is required that the source is also with surround sound, if not like Dolby, Prologic

Great video. Could you please say the range in kms in futures videos?

@el.manyel

9 ай бұрын

350-360km (winter-summer) at 90% charge.

@felipecarvalho4767

9 ай бұрын

@@el.manyel thank you

@mackan7086

9 ай бұрын

​​@@el.manyelit has 653 km wltp so closer to 600 km range summer time. Thats with 100% charge though

The 2024 RWD model is definitely the smartest buy (which I now own) and not slow at all for a single motor model. As much as the Dual motor is awesome to drive, it's not worth paying that much more for quite a bit less range and a slower charging speed and I could never complain owning a RWD car with 361 ft-lb torque lol otherwise it's basically all the same anyway I love these perspectives from someone that mostly does reviews of one specific brand, it shows the open mindedness and appreciation for what's out there

Great review 👏 Great car 👍👍👍

Even your computer, smartphone and smart TV have an ONOFF button. And you can usually close them completely The exception may well be some televisions. so it's not just some hibernation that consumes power

Ryan totally agree about interior space. I recently was in one for an Uber. I am 6 feet tall and the in the rear seat it is very low and was very comfortable, I banged my head on the getting in as I was not aware. As well, I thought the interior materials and plastics were very cheap, I was not impressed...

@wonderboy75

6 ай бұрын

I'm 1.85 cm tall and managed to sit in the rear seats with 1-2 cm clearance above my head. The middle seat not so much though but not really an issue for me. But I get it if you are taller in the back. I guess I am tall in the legs, not back.

@ryanshawtech is that you playing the drums in between segments?

@RyanShawtech

9 ай бұрын

It is!

Great test

I find polestar 4 looks amazing in and out

Nice drums dude

Are those your drum fills?

@RyanShawtech

9 ай бұрын

Indeed!

The charge amperage is for home charging only. The app selection is great but you have a few music options like Spotify. There is also a KZread app which you have to set to the lower screen resolution to work. I wish that there was there was a drop down indicator for changing songs or whatever. It show the volume why not everything else. The gauge cluster doe not show estimated arrival time . The performance package should come with a awd to rwd eco mode!!

Google maps may be OK in the US but it’s hopelessly out of date in Australia. According to my display my house is just the field it was before the house was built four years ago!

I drove a '21 P2 last year. Dunno what you heard, but the HK was very nice. As impressive as the Volvo S60, S90 and Saab 9.5 HK systems I previously had. Is it as sweet as my mix suite JBL LSR8328s? No, but it is a car stereo. BT is a limited bandwidth transmission. USB is considerably better. I played M4A from my phone as well as my server 1500 miles away. The only change I made was a dip in the mid freqs. But if one is looking to get 95db with exaggerated bottom, you can get that too. I listen at 85 no matter where I am. Except if it's AC/DC. I was in bumf'k and had no trouble finding L2 charge stations for free. L3 station$ took ~30m to go from 10% to 80%. L2 about 3 hrs. Home 110v about 8 hrs. It's a very nice car and comfy enough behind my 6' seat for another 6' human. Best part, passing a 55mph semi-tandem in a 2 lane 65mph zone at 85mph in 2 secs. Not only did my spouse giggle, but so did the road. The only thing I was a bit uncomfortable with was the tiny rear window, but I got used to it pretty quick. Tempting to buy or lease except for the way insurance companies bill for EVs in general. If only there was a Euro investor/owner for the NEVS.

The sound quality can actually be affected by which bluetooth codec is used

was that Irvine?

Ryan, why would I buy this Polestar configuration you tested when I can get a refreshed Model 3 for half the price or less?

@BadaFPV

9 ай бұрын

Interesting, this picture is completely different in Canada. The Model 3 RWD Standard range price is 57K and the Polestar 2 RWD Long range is also the same price making the latter appealing especially with the lower interest rate with Polestar. I see a 3k discount with TM3 2023 for current inventory and no eta for the 2024 Highland. Both are illegible for a 12k discount in Quebec (after tax).

The divider is actually so they dont have to put a hood release on the inside, like they have in the trunk.

That backseat headroom might just be this cars biggest flaw… it’s unbelievable how tight fitting that is for anyone 5”10 and up… that’s honestly a deal breaker for me! And the sunroof isn’t as big as I thought it would be!

@danieldaniels7571

8 ай бұрын

The back seat is for your children

First meaningful comment - Great review. Seems like a nice car, but not quite what I'm looking for. I had to go back and re-watch the beginning where a line of cars are driving backwards in the background, strange.

@Reaperguy67

9 ай бұрын

you are not first

I have both. A Polestar 2 dual motor and a m3P. Tesla is still more fun to drive and quicker but the Polestar has won me over with the build quality, central display, a very good one at that with the ability to show even Apple's map in. Pilot assist, charging and software including the app, are no where as good as Tesla. All in all I like both . Did I mention build quality ?

Car is nice company is serious stock needs help but got a feeling long term good investment

So many good features, a really good blend of ICE controls with EV and a great review but lacks what I've heard as one of the biggest knocks against Polestars and that's the service network. I'm in NW Illinois and my closest service centers are in Detroit, Minneapolis or Columbus OH. Given Polestar has some set maintenance schedules that they want done at the service center and I don't believe they offer on-site like Tesla, this pretty much disqualifies it for me, as that makes for possibly multiple long road trips, just for service.

Excellent review, snappy and to the point! That being said, you didn’t discuss charging speeds, and only touched a little bit on the charging network, and the ability to charge at home at reasonable speeds. All of these fall short compared to Tesla and for this reason, I would not spend so much on polestar . Still one of the best competitors at this time. Tesla still wins.

I wish Tesla had included a hatchback into the design of the highland. Sedans are not practical for hauling anything other than people.

He should have assessed the quality from a Music app such as Apple Music or Tidal or Qobuz or Amazon Music. If there is just like for an Android phone. or tested with a hi-res file or Lossless file

Is that your own drum recording in the transition ??

@JohnInTheVWBus

9 ай бұрын

He said yes elsewhere 🥁

are you using jazz music from your band in this video?

@JohnInTheVWBus

9 ай бұрын

He said yes elsewhere 🥁

Good review and I don’t know if it’s been said or not yet, kinda sounds like you might possibly know but in most all cars I’ve ever own/been in when manually hooked up the quality of sound is much greater. I don’t know the science behind it so I won’t even try and to start spitting some bullshit 😂

Before I bought a MYLR I tried out the PS2. I loved it. But the Polestar 2 is not meant for people above 6ft tall. Every time I got into the PS2 I would bang my knee on the center console. The problem is so prolific that any PS sales associate you talk to will tell you that the center console is the most common compliant they hear. You can just search Polestar 2 knee pad and confirm what I've said. Also the price of the PS2 vs Tesla and the supercharger network just kills the value of buying a new PS. I still love the PS2 more than any Tesla but being 6ft makes this car impossible as a daily driver.

@mshackleton1

9 ай бұрын

I'm the same height as you - I hired one for a week driving around New Zealand - I had no issues with the console or the room in the driver's seat - my home car is a BMW M140i so I like a smaller, rear wheel drive vehicle with good dynamics and a bit of power. I buy the car to be driven, not be my loungeroom on wheels.

I have a 2022 Polestar 2 and 2022 Model 3. Polestar has a smoother ride and I like the exterior look but I’ve had so many issues with the infotainment freezing/lagging and the vehicle not recognizing the keys or drivers. The polestar even drove without any keys and left me stranded! If the 2024 is anything like the 2022, I’d stay away.

@wesleyvansteenburg9970

9 ай бұрын

I would like to add, as a counter point that I have a 2022 Polestar 2 that has had none of those problems. When surveyed on the Polestar subreddit, a vast majority (80%+) of owners don't have problems, but those that do have lots of them.

@Mehffort

9 ай бұрын

Highland extends the lead even further

@web2yt488

9 ай бұрын

I found the polestar suspension to be really stiff and the brakes made clunking noises. Need to experience 2

@ChinoBingo

9 ай бұрын

I have Polestar 2, never had experienced mobile keys problem, we have 3 drivers each with own mobile key.

@JoseGonzalez-lp6nj

9 ай бұрын

FYI ours was a showroom Polestar 2 and we got it in March 2022. We’ve also racked up 21k in a short time. Not sure that contributes to the issues we are having with it.

I am choosing either polestar 2 300hp or new model 3 498hp you think just the tesla performance is worth it over all other aspects of the polestar? i mean polestar e more a drivers car than tesla, as it looks like a tool with wheels, its my first EV.

I’ve rented a few Polestar II’s at Hertz and felt very cramped in driver’s seat due to console. Also, this massive console was very poor for storage. I’m not a fan of its old-school door handles. Increased range in this 2024 model is a big plus over the 2022 I was driving.

dont forget a very importent change; the change to RWD in 2 WD.

I'd like to see a Polestar wagon (not an SUV)!

Front trunk, commonly called a “Frunk”

Ryan is that you on those drums? Great if so!

@JohnInTheVWBus

9 ай бұрын

He said yes elsewhere 🥁

I never wish that my Y had a center screen. Maybe I am just old fashioned.

240 standard - but 190 dynamic (gives an estimate based on how you drive)

As someone who just bought a Polestar 2, the reason was really simple: It felt like a European sport sedan that happened to be an EV, instead of a flashy tech product trying to reinvent the automobile. Also, the Tesla interior is trash.

Great review. I wish it had been an option when I bought my Model 3… but I probably would have still bought the Model 3 - I can’t forget my business dealings in China and thus couldn’t justify the price given China’s low wages. For those who don’t know: it does offer Voice commands if you don’t like using the screen. I use it all the time in my Model 3.

@farodopi5170

8 ай бұрын

not a big fan of voice commands especially when you are not alone. it requires you to interrupt who you are speaking to which is very rude. and when you are alone it requires you to interrupt your music which is also very annoying. so in the end i use it sporadically when i’m alone and not listening to music,radio or podcast

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